The risk of Malaria in Mexico low and is almost only of the benign P. vivax The risk of Malaria in Mexico low and is almost only of the benign P. vivax type in areas below 1500 metres outside the usual tourist areas (see map below). Areas of Mexico with Malaria : Present in Chiapas; rural areas in the states of Nayarit, Oaxaca, and Sinaloa; and in an area between 24°N and 28°N latitude, Map showing extent of malaria risk in Mexico . Vaccinations, disease and malaria advice for your chosen destination: Select a destination. Malaria in Mexico : prophylaxis is recommended only for a small number of areas not usually visited by travelers, including the areas near the Guatemala and